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Today so far 2026-09-17 · 12:00 UTC

The 2029 Winter Olympics will be held across two countries as venues have been confirmed, marking a significant shift in how the Games will be hosted. In football, Gray was sacked by Hibs after just six league games, while there are broader concerns about VAR decision-making being rushed under pressure, as evidenced by a controversial derby review. Elsewhere in sports, Charlotte has been selected to host the WTA Finals from 2027, and there are ongoing questions about high-profile talent such as Chelsea's Kendry Paez and Manchester United's Gabriel.

Villa sign Wolves midfielder Gomes in £38m deal

Aston Villa move for Brazil midfielder Joao Gomes after Amadou Onana suffered a serious knee injury at the World Cup.

2026-07-20 · 11:04 UTC
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'I turned on Ceefax, saw we'd drawn Red Star Belgrade, and almost fainted'

2026-07-20 · 10:46

As Irish Premiership champions Larne prepare to face Red Star Belgrade in Champions League qualifying on Tuesday,…

Why Beckham was face of World Cup in the US

2026-07-20 · 10:45

After arriving in Los Angeles 19 years ago promising to grow the game, David Beckham is still helping sell football to…

Best goal, best player, best fans - BBC reporters' World Cup awards

2026-07-20 · 10:29

BBC Sport reporters pick their best moments of the tournament - and you can vote for yours.

How fast Fox trumped divisive DeChambeau to win Open

2026-07-20 · 10:23

Ryan Fox's pacy play set him apart from his peers as he triumphed at a fiery Birkdale that threatened to be overshadowed…

'Medal guarantee' Wiffen ready for Commonwealth Games

2026-07-20 · 10:05

Daniel Wiffen tells BBC Sport NI about his breakthrough at the 2022 Commonwealth Games, dealing with his newfound fame…

What has changed in The Hundred for 2026?

2026-07-20 · 09:22

BBC Sport's Ask Me Anything team looks at what has changed for this year's edition of The Hundred.

Salford re-sign half-back Sneyd from 2027

2026-07-20 · 09:15

Salford re-sign Warrington Wolves half-back Marc Sneyd on a deal to begin from next season.

Players will need sex test to play on WTA Tour

2026-07-20 · 09:09

The Women's Tennis Association is to ask all players to undergo genetic sex testing in order to compete on the WTA Tour.

'How will a revamped Hundred play out?'

2026-07-20 · 09:01

Manchester Super Giants seamer Grace Ballinger takes a closer look at a revamped Hundred which begins on Tuesday.

Stay or go - at 28, Rashford faces big Man Utd call

2026-07-20 · 08:26

The World Cup is over, and Marcus Rashford returns home not knowing if his future at club level lies with Manchester…

Mbappe wins race for the 2026 World Cup golden boot

2026-07-20 · 08:03

All the goals from the race for the 2026 World Cup golden boot as Kylian Mbappe leads the way from Lionel Messi, Jude…

Drake Loses $1.5 Million Bet as Spain Beats Argentina in World Cup Final

2026-07-20 · 07:30

Canadian rapper Drake lost a 1.5 million tether (USDT) wager on Argentina after Spain won the 2026 FIFA World Cup final…

'That's just ludicrous!' - best shots from The Open 2026

2026-07-20 · 07:13

Enjoy the best shots from the 2026 Open Championship, featuring Rory McIlroy, Scottie Scheffler and tournament winner…

Arsenal line up Stones free transfer - Monday's gossip

2026-07-20 · 05:59

Arsenal are weighing up a move for John Stones as a replacement for the injured William Saliba, Chelsea hold formal…

Who am I? Guess World Cup star No 43

2026-07-20 · 05:44

Will you get today's player in as few attempts as possible?

Drubbed in Durban, but Morgan says Wales are closing gap to elite

2026-07-20 · 05:20

Jac Morgan is confident Wales are closing the gap to the best in the world despite another hammering by South Africa in…

Spanish and Argentinian fans react outside World Cup final

2026-07-20 · 04:47

Ecstatic Spanish spectators and disappointed Argentine fans spoke to the BBC after the World Cup final on Sunday.

Lamine Yamal 'completes football' at 19 as Argentina betray Messi

2026-07-20 · 01:28

Spain's Lamine Yamal takes the glory of World Cup victory as the great Lionel Messi's evening ends in tears.

Sixteen titles in five years - why Spain are a dominant force

2026-07-20 · 01:19

We look at what's behind Spain's dominance after they become the first nation to be men's and women's World Cup…

Spain lift World Cup trophy as Trump stays on stage

2026-07-20 · 00:52

US President Donald Trump lingers on stage as Spain lift the 2026 World Cup trophy after beating Argentina 1-0 at the…

Trump, Bieber and Shakira - a World Cup final like never before

2026-07-20 · 00:44

The 2026 World Cup final may not linger long in the memory for what happened on the pitch but it will for all that…

Argentina boss Scaloni leaves news conference in tears talking about his future

2026-07-20 · 00:29

Argentina manager Lionel Scaloni leaves his post-match news conference after Sunday's World Cup final defeat by Spain in…

Victory for football? Spain beat Argentina to win World Cup

2026-07-20 · 00:28

It might seem like a trite cliche, but you won't find many neutrals disagreeing with that verdict on the World Cup final.

'The reaction is terrible' - World Cup final turns ugly at full-time

2026-07-20 · 00:22

The frustration of some Argentina players boils over at the end of the 2026 World Cup final, after the 2022 winners are…

Moment fans in Madrid celebrate World Cup win

2026-07-19 · 23:48

Thousands of spectators watched Spain's victory in central Madrid on late Sunday night.

Dominant Spain beat Argentina to win World Cup after extra time

2026-07-19 · 23:17

Ferran Torres scores the only goal of the game as Spain dominate Argentina 1-0, to win their second FIFA World Cup at…

Mbappe first to win Golden Boot twice as Rodri named best player

2026-07-19 · 23:00

Kylian Mbappe has become the first player to win the World Cup Golden Boot twice after earning the award for top scorer…

Anderson thrashes Joyce at World Matchplay

2026-07-19 · 22:48

Gary Anderson puts in a stunning performance as he thrashes Ryan Joyce to reach the last-16 of the World Matchplay in…

Who made the difference for Spain? World Cup final player ratings

2026-07-19 · 22:44

BBC Sport journalist Neil Johnston rates the players after the World Cup final between Spain and Argentina.

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